Updated: May 19, 2023 at 12:54 PM
Salman Rushdie, Lorne Michaels honored at PEN America Literary Gala (17 images)
By Wade Sheridan
Author Salman Rushdie and Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels were honored at the 2023 PEN America Literary Gala at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on Thursday. PEN America, a non-profit organization, fights to protect free expression in the U.S. and around the world.
Author Salman Rushdie (L), and his spouse, Rachel Eliza Griffiths, attend the 2023 PEN America Literary Gala at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on May 18, 2023. Rushdie made his first public appearance since he was attacked in 2022 to be honored with the PEN Centenary Courage Award. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI
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Lorne Michaels, who was honored with the PEN/Audible Literary Service Award. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI
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